Rockville Centre Herald

11/09/2025

🎃👻 Rockville Centre families turned Harvard Avenue into a Halloween wonderland! 🍬

Hundreds of costumed kids, parents, and neighbors filled Harvard Avenue in Rockville Centre for a spooktacular night of trick-or-treating, laughter, and community fun! 🕸️✨

The annual Rockville Centre Halloween celebration brought together families from across the village as ghosts, superheroes, and princesses filled the streets with Halloween spirit.

The Herald Halloween Photo Booth, sponsored by Reworld and PTRC Property Tax Reduction Consultants, captured the evening’s most creative and boo-tiful costumes.

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Hundreds of Rockville Centre families filled Harvard Avenue with Halloween excitement, as costumed trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations, and community fun brought the village to life during the Herald’s annual Halloween Photo Booth event, sponsored by Reworld and PTRC Property Tax Reduction Consu...

11/08/2025

💗✨ Rockville Centre’s Jana Brazzano shares her powerful breast cancer journey through her inspiring new blog, “Simply Jana.” 🌸🕊️

After bravely battling Stage 2–3 breast cancer, Jana Brazzano, a beloved Rockville Centre resident and teacher’s aide at Covert Elementary School, is now using her voice to help others heal. Her heartfelt blog, “I’m Jana and these are snippets of my life”, chronicles her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery — offering hope, resilience, and reassurance to others facing life’s unexpected challenges. 🙏

Through deeply personal reflections on strength, grace, and healing, Jana’s writing reminds readers to take recovery one step at a time and to give themselves permission to heal at their own pace. 💕

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Rockville Centre breast cancer survivor Jana Brazzano is inspiring others through her new blog, “Simply Jana”, where she shares her powerful journey of healing, resilience, and hope — offering heartfelt reflections and guidance to anyone navigating life after cancer.

11/08/2025

🕺🎃 South Side High School’s IB dancers brought the “Thriller” to Rockville Centre this Halloween!

Students from South Side High School’s new International Baccalaureate (IB) Dance program celebrated Halloween with a show-stopping “Thriller” performance, teaming up with CORE, Pathways, and Best Buddies students to spread inclusion, creativity, and school spirit through dance. ❤️✨

Led by IB Dance and Special Education teacher Christina Ferrara-Muter, the performance turned classrooms into dance floors filled with joy, teamwork, and pure Halloween magic. 🎶

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South Side High School’s new International Baccalaureate Dance Program brought Halloween to life with a spirited “Thriller” performance, uniting students of all abilities through creativity, inclusion, and school pride in a powerful celebration of dance, diversity, and community.

11/08/2025

🌹🐎 Rockville Centre Homemakers “Run for the Roses” brings fun, friendship, and community service together! 💕

The Rockville Centre Homemakers turned creativity into charity at their lively Run for the Roses fundraiser, where members “raced” toy horses, placed friendly bets, and raised funds to support local hospitals, veterans, and community programs. 🎟️💗

Co-presidents Maryann Grandaza and Karen Alterson said the event captured what the Homemakers are all about — learning new skills, giving back, and keeping community spirit alive. From sewing and crocheting to baking and crafting, the group combines creativity with compassion, donating handmade blankets, dolls, and socks to those in need across Long Island.

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The Rockville Centre Homemakers combined creativity, community spirit, and a touch of friendly competition at their “Run for the Roses” fundraiser, raising money for charity while celebrating the organization’s long tradition of service, crafts, and connection.

11/08/2025

🏈💗 Touchdowns for a cause!

The Titan Moms Flag Football Game returned to Rockville Centre for its second annual Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser, bringing together players and cheering spectators for a night of fun, teamwork, and purpose! 🎀💪

Dressed head-to-toe in pink, the Titan Moms hit the field in the spirit of unity and support, raising over $13,000 for the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition (RVCBCC) — surpassing last year’s total! 🙌 Every dollar goes toward helping local breast cancer patients and their families with care, counseling, and financial assistance.

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The Titan Moms Flag Football Games brought Rockville Centre together for a night of pink, passion, and purpose — raising over $13,000 for the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition in a powerful display of community spirit, women’s empowerment, and breast cancer awareness.

11/08/2025

💗✨ An unforgettable night of fashion, strength, and hope lit up The Garden City Hotel!

The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition’s 6th Annual Fashion Show brought together hundreds of supporters, survivors, and community members for an inspiring evening of style and solidarity — all to raise funds for local breast cancer patients and their families. 💕👗

Models — all breast cancer survivors and advocates — graced the runway in stunning looks provided by Bloomingdale’s, proving that courage and confidence never go out of style. 🌸 The powerful event raised over $100,000 to support the Coalition’s mission of providing financial assistance, care counseling, and emotional support to those fighting breast cancer across Rockville Centre and Long Island.

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The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition’s sixth annual fashion show lit up the Garden City Hotel with powerful moments of strength, style, and sisterhood — raising $100,000 to support local breast cancer patients and survivors across Long Island.

11/08/2025

🐾🎃 It was a “paws-itively” perfect day in Rockville Centre!

The village went to the dogs — in the best way — as local pups and their proud owners gathered for the 1st Annual Rockville Centre Dog Parade and Meetup, hosted by Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis at Terry Animal Hospital! 🐶💗

From adorable costumes to wag-worthy prizes, the event celebrated community spirit, Halloween fun, and animal rescue awareness, all while supporting Posh Pets Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. 🐕✨

Families, pet lovers, and furry friends from across Rockville Centre and Long Island came together to show off their four-legged companions, donate supplies, and learn more about local pet adoption opportunities. 🐾

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Rockville Centre went to the dogs — literally — as local pups strutted their stuff in creative costumes during the first-ever Rockville Centre Dog Meetup and Parade, a Halloween celebration and charity event hosted by Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis to benefit Posh Pets Rescue.

11/05/2025

Join us for the Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expo!

Connect with others, gain valuable insights, and stay informed on topics like storm preparedness, energy efficiency, and more. on topics that matter — from energy efficiency and scam awareness to financial wellness.

📅 Friday, Nov. 7 | ⏰ 10AM–12:30PM
📍 O’Connell Gardens, Oceanside

Let’s learn, laugh, and grow — together!

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11/04/2025

🌊 Hudson River views and city convenience, Hudson Piers has it all! Hear from residents why this Extell development is redefining waterfront living in Yonkers at the link below!

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Just a short walk from the Yonkers Metro-North Station, Hudson Piers is redefining what it means to live along the Hudson River. Developed by Extell, a national builder renowned for quality, the community combines high-end finishes, smart floor plans, and exceptional amenities that make everyday liv...

11/02/2025

🎶✨ South Side High School hits a high note! Four talented students — Malachi Burns-Sharoff, Rory Zukerman, James Herard, and Sophia Grunfield — have been selected as All-State musicians and will represent South Side High School at the 2025 NYSSMA Winter Conference in Rochester this December! 🎵👏

These outstanding performers earned spots among the top high school musicians in New York State, showcasing excellence in percussion, bass clarinet, voice, and electronic composition. Each student’s dedication and passion for music have made their school — and the entire Rockville Centre community — proud. 🎼💙

Senior Elanor “Ellie” Rubin was also honored as a Long Island Scholar-Artist for her incredible achievements in musical theater — marking another major milestone for South Side’s thriving arts program! 🌟🎭

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Five talented South Side High School musicians, including four named All-State performers and one Long Island Scholar-Artist honoree, are being recognized for their outstanding musical achievements, showcasing Rockville Centre’s excellence in music education and the next generation of New York Sta...

11/02/2025

⚾🍂 Fall ball fun in Rockville Centre! The Rockville Centre Little League wrapped up its 2025 fall baseball season with an action-packed afternoon at Lister Field, as teams Dunphy, Nilsen, Lam, and Schwartz faced off for one last weekend of friendly competition and community spirit. 🙌

The fall season gave young athletes a chance to hone their baseball skills, connect with teammates from across local schools, and play simply for the love of the game — no playoffs, just pure baseball fun! ⚾❤️

Parents, coaches, and players celebrated a great season filled with teamwork, sportsmanship, and smiles, as everyone now looks forward to the spring baseball season. 🌞

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The Rockville Centre Little League wrapped up its fall baseball season at Lister Field, where teams Dunphy, Nilsen, Lam and Schwartz faced off in the final Saturday doubleheader — a fun-filled celebration of youth baseball, teamwork, and community spirit before the spring season begins.

11/01/2025

🏃‍♀️💛 Running for a cause that matters! Two Rockville Centre runners are hitting the pavement at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon in honor of The Mary Ruchalski Foundation, raising awareness and funds to help find a cure for pediatric cancer. 🎗️

First-time marathoners Rory Harms and John Hunter are each training for the 26.2-mile race with heart, determination, and purpose — inspired by Mary Ruchalski’s memory and the foundation’s mission to spread kindness, hope, and healing. 🌟

Harms and Hunter have already raised thousands for the cause, with every mile dedicated to helping children and families battling cancer. The foundation, based in Rockville Centre, is an Official Charity Partner of the NYC Marathon, carrying Mary’s legacy of strength and compassion forward. ❤️

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Two Rockville Centre runners are taking on the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon to raise funds and awareness for The Mary Ruchalski Foundation, honoring the late Mary Ruchalski’s legacy by running to help find a cure for pediatric cancer and bring hope to children and families battling the disease.